A wonderful collection of sixteen favourite Greek myths

Provides an introduction to the famous gods and goddesses in Greek mythology and their exploits. This book helps the reader to understand the stories of the Greek gods and the way in which they were worshipped.

A founder of the Church of Satan explains its philosophies of indulgence and freedom, and discusses Satanic rituals.

Call of the Camino is an account of a walk along the Camino Frances from the French town of Saint-Jean, to the shrine of Saint James at Santiago de Compostela and on to Finisterre. Something of the history of the Camino is recounted, as well as the myths, legends, and miracle stories which have over time become attached to the Camino.

The tiger child is sent to fetch some more fire from the village, but on the way he gets distracted by his friends. By the time he gets to the village, he has forgotten what he has been sent to fetch.

A retelling of Greek myths is combined here with a comprehensive account of the world in which the myths developed - their themes, their relevance to Greek religion and society, and their relationship to the landscape.

Including many of the greatest stories ever told - the labours of Hercules, the voyage of the Argonauts, Theseus and the minotaur, Midas and his golden touch, the Trojan War and Odysseus' journey home - this title draws on the entire canon of ancient literature, bringing together the elements of various myths into one epic and story.

From a prize-winning author and illustrator comes this wonderfully rich and varied collection of fifteen stories from Roman mythology, freshly retold and made accessible for today's young readers.

A study of heroism in the myths of the world - an exploration of all the elements common to the great stories that have helped people make sense of their lives from the earliest times. It takes in Greek Apollo, Maori and Jewish rites, the Buddha, Wotan, and the bothers Grimm's Frog-King.

Gathering together 44 tales from around the world, from the 5th century on, this critical edition examines the genre, its cultural implications and its critical history. She has focused on six different tale types, and includes multicultural variants and literary rescriptings.

Sam should be looking after his sheep, but instead he can't help but play cruel tricks on the villagers by crying wolf. Will Sam soon be caught out by his own joke?

Part of the 'First Reading' series, this title is aimed at children who are beginning to read. It allows children to build their burgeoning reading skills and is accompanied by illustrations.